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In Memory
Those of you who’ve been reading our newsletter
for awhile know that I always write the fall issue
while on a paddling vacation with my best friend,
Dori. This is a tough one to write this year, because
Dori passed away suddenly this spring from a
massive brain aneurism. It’s still hard to believe she
isn’t here. We’re all doing our best to focus on the
many great times we had, and will try to continue to
have, in her memory. I’ll never be able to burp or
whistle as loud as she could (actually don’t know
anyone who could!) but I’ll damn well keep trying,
and hope she can hear it. - Mary
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Newsletter: Fall 2012
Wilderness Systems is expanding their recreational
line with the Aspire 100 & 105, with drop down skeg.
Redesigned this year is the Pamlico 145. Not so sure
we’re excited about this one (we REALLY liked the
original) but are sure there will be fans of the extra
capacity and stability. (How’s that for diplomatic
writing!) On the positive side, the redesigned Ride
115 and 135 Advance Seating System, featuring a 4”
higher seating position, is sure to be a hit. AND,
Wilderness is offering a seat upgrade kit so 2012
Ride owners can enjoy the new seat at a nominal
cost without having to buy a new boat. All other
Wilderness Systems seats are being upgraded as
well. (We were afraid “Phase 3” was being replaced
with “Phase 4” [where does it end?] but instead it’s
“Phase 3® AirPro”, more comfort, better ventilation,
and easier to adjust.)
Wilderness Systems Aspire
Dori
What’s New…Boats
Native Watercraft is expanding their already
successful fishing line this year with the 12’ and 14.5’
Slayer, featuring Legacy’s signature tag-a-long
wheel, and new High Low seat. Coming soon to
BMO!
Native Watercraft Slayer
Dagger introduces a new Freestyle Boat for 2013,
the Jitsu, in 3 sizes, along with new “Contour Ergo”
outfitting in all the Axiom, Jitsu, Mamba, Nomad, and
Green Boat models. Features are too numerous to
list here…stop by the shop and check them out for
yourself!
Dagger Jitsu
Perception adds to their popular Expression “family”
an 11-1/2’ sibling, the Expression 11.5; all the pluses
of the Expression line in a more compact model.
Perception Expression 11.5
Jumping on the “Crossover” bandwagon, Wave Sport
introduces the Ethos Nine & Ten; whitewater
capable with drop skeg for the doldrums (or to just
make getting started in whitewater a little easier).
(We had to look “Ethos” up; it’s Greek for “character”
or “spirit”. Fitting, for some of the characters at Wave
Sport (said in good sport!) Also new for 2013, the
Recon 70, 83 & 93, Wave Sport’s latest Creek Boat.
The “Doriann” Returns to New York
PA paddler Michael Trump, along with his fiancée
and parents, competed in the Adirondack Canoe
Classic (the famed “90 Miler”) this year for the
second time, in our newly christened Minnesota 4,
the “Doriann”. Named after Dori, or course (who
hated her middle name; sorry Dori!) Despite horrific
weather the team completed the course and made
Pennsylvania proud!
Wave Sport Ethos
The Doriann and Her Crew
Wave Sport Ethos
Wave Sport Recon
Swift Canoe & Kayak, new at BMO for 2012, is adding
a new solo canoe this year, the Keewaydin 15. (Doug
was so taken with it when we saw the boat at the
Killington dealer show this summer that if we’d had
space on our rack it would have gone home with
us!) Okay, time to take a break from new
products for some fun stuff!
Assalot, Take 3!
BMO’s third annual Assalot Staff Retreat almost
became “Assanot” when the weather forecast took a
turn for the worse. BUT, 35 people showed up
anyway throughout the weekend to make it a
success after all. No swimming this year (well, not
intentional, anyway!), but lots of partying, music
making, building sandcastles, and general, well,
retreating! Ryan & Cat (who were married by our
own Reverend Doug at the lot in 2011) brought
5-month old Gracie to meet everyone, and Doug
took the opportunity to baptize her with
Susquehanna River water, making Gracie an official
River Rat!
Dougism’s
(If it ain’t a word, it should be!)
Doug’s got a thing about tattoos. (Well, let’s clarify;
he’s got a thing about tattoos on women.) After
checking out one of our customer’s, he dropped this
bomb: “Mary’s thinking about getting a Trash Stamp
also.” Guess the honeymoon’s over!
It’s Official!
Astral Buoyancy is branching outfrom their PFD
roots to add a footwear line this year, featuring (of
course) Cordura® for strength and quick drying.
Meet the Brewer, the Baker, and (no, not the
Candlestick Maker), the Rassler & Porter. Now you
can jump right from your boat to the nearest pub in
style without having to change your shoes. (Okay,
we know some of you do that already, but really,
stinky Neoprene in a bar? Not the best way to make
friends and influence people!)
Gracie in Doug’s Labatt Blue Baby Swing
What Else is New?
Sometimes we feel rules and regs in the Good Ol’
USA are a bit over the top, but our Canadian
neighbors top out even higher. In addition to the
regs that affect us, non-powered boats in Canada
must carry a bailer (can be a simple plastic jug cut
down), a buoyant 15 meter heaving line (aka throw
rope), and, (if freeboard is less than .5 meters, which
covers most all our canoes, kayaks, and
paddleboards), a re-boarding device. North Water
(of Canada, of course) has addressed several of these
requirements with a couple new, and very
affordable, products. The 4-Bailer is a 50’ (5 meter)
throw rope, bailing bucket, and whistle, all in a
compact $29.95 package. Also new is the StepUp
Stirrup, $12.95, which meets the re-boarding device
requirement. The good news is, your PFD qualifies
as long as it meets your country’s requirements.
(And contrary to what we’ve been told by some of
our customers in the past, Canada does NOT require
that the PFD be Red, Yellow, or Orange; they merely
suggest that it’s a good idea.) SO, now you know
what you need to venture into the Great North
Country!
North Water 4-Bailer
Astral Brewer
WRSI is adding a new helmet this year, the Current
Pro, which comes with new (stiffened) removable
ear protection, and accepts the new Moment Pinch
Face faceguard. (Those who have the older Current
helmet don’t despair. The Pinch Face, available in
the spring, will fit your helmet as well, both large
and small models.)
At the request of several of our whitewater paddlers,
we recently brought in a product called Paddle
Wrap, which is, well, a wrap for your paddle (bear
with me here) that improves your grip while also
giving your paddle personality. (Lots of colors,
including a “Smiley Face”, and for you stealth boaters,
Camo!)
And Touring & Rec Paddlers, we’ve got you covered
too! Seattle Sports is bringing out big, bright neon
glow-in-the-dark silicone paddle drip rings. Get ‘em
for your friends and do an Alien themed night float!
Also from Seattle Sports, Neon glow-in-the-dark
scupper plugs (do we see a trend here?) for the sit
on top crowd, tapered to fit a variety of scupper
sizes (and easy to find if dropped!), outdoor lockable
kayak racks, and a nifty suction cup boat roller to
help get your boat up on the car.
Another Break and More Fun!
Work & Play - a typical BMO day!
BMO Bandito
NuCanoe is ramping up production to meet
demand for the Frontier 12, which exceeded
expectations in 2012. The seating system has been
improved this year, and NuCanoe is offering an
upgrade kit to all 2012 Frontier owners at a bargain
rate of $50 to upgrade both seats. Order through
any NuCanoe dealer, but hurry…after November
30th the cost goes up 55%! Also new this year, the
Casting Bar and Slide Mount, pictured below, and
the Transformer Paddle (It’s a Kayak Paddle; no, it’s a
SUP Paddle; no, it’s a Stakeout Pole; NO, it’s a Push
Pole!)
And speaking of not working, this sign was given to
us by Dori (fitting, as our headquarters are in the old
Marysville Pennsylvania Railroad Depot.)
SUP Continues to Grow
Expanding our SUP line this year, we have Stand Up
Paddleboards heading our way next spring from
Boardworks and BIC, both well known in the surf
and SUP world. (If you haven’t tried it yet, you might
want to give it a go; it’s addicting!)
Frontier Casting Bar
Slide Mount, All Pimped Out!
Jason & Nikki SUPing on the Susq.
Along with new boards, come new accessories.
Seattle Sports adds to their cart line a SUP cart, and
two different attachment systems to add “stuff” to
your board.
PFD Regulation Change
Just a reminder, beginning November 1st through
April 30th, all boaters are required to wear a life
jacket while underway or at anchor on boats less
than 16 feet in length OR ANY CANOE OR KAYAK.
Complying will probably save your pocketbook the
cost of a fine, and might just save your life.
BMO Gallery of Fine Art
Lashmates ™ Supersuck
BMO customer Shane Arrigoni posted this great pic
of a curious wild fox at Janes Island State Park on the
Chesapeake Bay in his (SECCO’S) newsletter, and was
nice enough to allow us to use it here as well.
Thanks, Shane!
Worried your board might wander away? Enter
Docs Locks, a nifty SUP locking system that’s hard to
describe, but makes perfect sense once you see it.
Stop by and check it out!
Small Business is Also Growing!
Black Friday will always be there, but don’t forget to
support your hometown shops on Small Business
Saturday, November 24th.
New this year, Perry County is doing their own
initiative to attract (and keep) business local, with a
“Shop Perry” promotion, November 23rd through
December 24th. (Shoppers who visit all
participating vendors will automatically be entered
in a drawing for Perry County goodies.)
Watch for an upcoming mailing for details on both
these events at BMO!
Shane’s Foxy Kayak
Native Watercraft Mariner Volt
(ours is actually cameo.)
Get ‘Em While You Can!
Outdoorsmen might want to stop by and check out
two “last of their kind” boats here at BMO, the NRS
GigBob, an inflatable pontoon boat that can be
converted to a lightweight kick boat, and the Native
Watercraft Mariner Multiport Volt, featuring a 46-lb.
thrust motor that will last all day at trolling speed.
(Note the “ladder” platform in the back that allows
your dog to climb back in after enjoying a swim, or
chasing down the duck you just nabbed.) Both on
sale while they last!
NRS GigBob
Okay, it’s a wrap. And Dori, wherever you are, we hope the water’s running
clear and deep, and the sun is shining. We miss you.
Afterward – Information on brain aneurisms can be found at
http://bafound.org. Hoping that more awareness of signs and symptoms of
this “silent killer” will help prevent more needless deaths. (We think Dori
would approve this message.)
BMO
Blue Mountain
Outfitters
103 S. State Road
(Rts. 11 & 15)
Marysville, PA 17053
Phone: (717) 957-2413
-The BMO Gang